Have you heard about Ramayana? Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem which narrates the struggle of divine prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita from the demon King Ravan. It is one of the Hindu Ithihasa. The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient epics in world literature. It consists of nearly 24,000 verses (mostly set in the Shloka meter), divided into seven Kandas (books) and about 500 sargas (chapters). In Hindu tradition, it is considered to be the adi-kavya (first poem). It depicts the duties of relationships, portraying ideal characters like the ideal father, the ideal servant, the ideal brother, the ideal husband and the ideal king.

Ayurveda gives real importance to Physical exercise and is described in detail regarding the benefits of practicing it daily.

There are different treatment procedures mentioned in the classical text books for Head which are collectively called as 'Murdha Thaila'Murdha Thaila or Application of oil over the head is classified in to 4 types.Shiro Abhyanga - Head MassageShiro Seka/ Shiro dhara - Pouring medicated oil over the headShiro Pichu - Keeping cotton dipped in oil over the vertexShiro Vasti - Pooling/ Oil is kept in a compartment for a specific period of timeEach of these procedures has it's own benefits but as per scholar Vagbhata they are chronologically more efficient in the order mentioned.

Winter is nearing, and as winter hits our doorstep thoughts about cold, flu and sniffles are worrying us.

Is winter dangerous to overall health?

Not at all. Winter is a period when you have a strong digestive fire and anything eaten will be digested well. And once you have proper diet and regimen during winter days your natural immunity will be increased and you won't be susceptible to diseases.

Pumpkin - An orange fruit harvested in October goes hand in hand with the Fall holidays and Halloween decorations. More than that this versatile plant is rich in Vitamins and flowers, seeds and flesh is edible as well. Pumpkin obsession can be seen in pumpkin-flavored coffee, pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin soups and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving treat.

The cold season is here and the major problem faced during this period is the dry skin and scalp. Here are few simple Ayurvedic tips to tackle this concern.

This a pure vegan health recipe with no animal products like gelatin or eggs. I use almond milk for this. You can substitute this with cashew milk or whole milk also. And I used agar - agar which is a sea weed as the thickening agent. You can substitute it with Gelatin.

Dinner is a gentle meal as per Ayurveda. The dietary rules of Ayurveda stick to the fact that a healthy individual can have three meals in a day. Among these, the dinner/supper should be the small one. ‘Eat Supper like a pauper’

Mangoes are the summer superfood. Mangoes have a sumptuous tropical flavor. It’s not just the juicy flavor that makes mangoes special, in addition, mangoes deliver nutritional value and make healthy eating a delightful sensory experience.

Is it important to have a proper nutritious breakfast?

Yes, because breakfast refuels your body after a long night fast. It gives you the energy to start your daily activities and also improves concentration in young children. 

It’s summer and sometimes if you are really enjoying the sun outside you might end up with large, angry red splotches all over your skin. Yes, Sun Burns. This blog is explaining the natural care for sun burns.

Aging is a natural process. As you age, there are so many changes going on in your body, and the skin undergoes gradual changes. The signs of aging become more prominent in facial region since this skin is so delicate. One such area, which is easily susceptible to showing the signs of aging, is the eye region. The little lines which occur in the corners of your eyes can be frustrating. This common concern is called ‘crow’s feet,’ which develop due to tiny muscle contractions that happen every time you make a facial expression.

There's a connection between body's natural biorhythm and weight gain. Research that helped discover the clocks running in every cell in our bodies earned three scientists a Nobel Prize last year. Ayurveda has been highlighting the same since centuries. For example if a person is not getting adequate rest at night, the Vata in his body tends to increase, resulting in tiredness and the body craves for Kapha foods to reestablish balance. This will increase the weight and can cause several health problems. 

Rice is a popular Indian Ayurvedic Cuisine. Cooked Rice generally pacifies Vata.

Here’s a simple yet delicious right pancake recipe which is ideal as a snack or breakfast.

Why should you start working out? Well, the answer to that can be very complicated or pretty simple. The answer that I would give you is that, people want to want to become healthier and get a better physique. To train our body, people usually focus on 6 different groups. These groups include chest, shoulder, core, back, arms, and legs.

Skin is the largest organ in the human body and it requires constant care and pampering to glow and stay healthy. Let’s look at some ways to improve the skin glow naturally through food and regimen.

Yoga, as an interesting exercise modality, not only has been proved to have positive effects on physical building but also could give the practitioner a union over their mind, body, and spirit, which means yoga may have effects on mental health.

Avocados are high-fat good, but most of the fat in it is healthy heart-friendly mono-saturated fatty acids like Oleic Acid. They can maintain a healthy immunity and can aid in weight loss.